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NPFL: Enyimba and Rangers share spoils in Matchday 15 star match
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
The highly anticipated Matchday 15 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) between holders Rangers International FC and two-time African champions Enyimba FC ended in a 0-0 draw.
Both sides were not separated after 90 minutes at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba on Tuesday.
The People’s Elephant had the lion’s share of ball possessions with more goal-scoring chances than the Flying Antelopes.
Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side maintained their fourth position on the log with 24 points after 15 games.
They will face league leaders, Rivers United on December 8, 2024.
Yemi Olanrewaju’s team seats in the sixth position on the table with 21 points from 13 games.
Up next for Enyimba is the CAF Confederation Cup second-goal game against Zamalek of Egypt on December 8.
They lost their first group game 2-0 to another Egyptian side, Al Masry, and hope to pick their first win and point against Zamalek.